Imperialism is the domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.European states won empires in the americas after 1492, established colonies in South Asia, gained toeholds on the coasts of Africa and China. Even with those gains between 1500 and1800, Europe didn't have much influence on the people of China, India, or Africa. By the 1800's Europe gained considerable power, centrally governed nation-states had emerged. The industrial revolution began the need for overseas expansion, manufacturers wanted access to natural resources such as rubber, petroleum, manganese for steel, and palm oil for machinery. Workers hope for new markets of consumers to whom they could sell thier factory goods.Political and military issues were closely linked to economic motives. Steam-powered merchant ships and naval vessels needed bases around the world
Imperialism is the domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.European states won empires in the americas after 1492, established colonies in South Asia, gained toeholds on the coasts of Africa and China. Even with those gains between 1500 and1800, Europe didn't have much influence on the people of China, India, or Africa. By the 1800's Europe gained considerable power, centrally governed nation-states had emerged. The industrial revolution began the need for overseas expansion, manufacturers wanted access to natural resources such as rubber, petroleum, manganese for steel, and palm oil for machinery. Workers hope for new markets of consumers to whom they could sell thier factory goods.Political and military issues were closely linked to economic motives. Steam-powered merchant ships and naval vessels needed bases around the world